Date:
Saturday, February 23, 2019

Location:
Kure Beach Boardwalk

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
This was the second year in a row the Carolina Garrison has trooped the Special Olympics Polar Plunge event at Kure Beach. At least it was warmer this year! Still very windy. We set up our basecamp, changed into costume and toured the boardwalk and park. The event is a race and a plunge into the ocean. Teams dress up in costumes, so seeing Vader, Fett and and a Stormtrooper seemed sort of normal. Great atmosphere and lots of people! We trooped until the race started and then had a photoshoot on the beach, which is becoming a tradition.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Special Olympics

Event Length (Hours):
11am-4pm

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):
TBD

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. James Seay - Vader and Shoretrooper
2. Mark Sinclair - Boba Fett
3. Robert Lentz - TK

Handlers:
1. Lily Sinclair
2. Jewels Ingraham

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Date:
Sunday, February

Location:
UNC Wilmington Kenan Auditorium
515 Wagoner Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-596

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
The Wilmington Symphonic Winds performed a concert entitled John Williams: At the Movies to a packed house: SOLD OUT. They played a variety of pieces - one was the Main Title from Star Wars. The concert began at 4:30 pm with photo opportunities before and after the concert. Characters filed through the audience during the performance of the Star Wars piece.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No tickets were sold but donations were accepted for the Wilmington Symphonic Winds (501-C-3 non-profit)

Event Length (Hours):
3:30-6:30pm

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):
TBD

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Mark Sinclair - Boba Fett
2. Nathan Cuthbertson - Imperial Officer and Army Trooper
3. Robert Lentz: TK

Handlers:
1. Lily Sinclair
2. Jewels Ingraham

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Hi Brian,
You are welcome to troop both the Con and the hockey game. Our Event Coordinator's contact info is below. Love to have you join us!

Carolina Garrison Event Coordinator
Shawn Cantey
843-297-5922

Date:
Saturday, February 2

Location:
Port City Community Church
250 Vision Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
The Purple Carpet Event is Saturday February 2nd at Port City Community Church in Wilmington. If you are interested and available, we'd love to request an appearance from 9am-11:30am.

This event is a free day filled with fun for children who have a life-altering illness, and many of our childhood cancer families will be in attendance. The kids always LOVE character appearances so I am so super excited and hope we can make it work. Here is the schedule:

9:00 Volunteers arrive
9:10 Volunteer meeting
10:00 Families arrive
10:00-11:30 Games & activities
11:15 Group picture
11:30-11:45 Seating for families (volunteers may leave)

I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you again for reaching out to us!

Kind regards,

Amy Bedingfield
Board of Directors | Strut for Kids

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes. Strut For Kids is a 501-C3 non-profit

Event Length (Hours):
9am-12pm (3 hours)

Items Collected (toys, food, clothing, etc.) and how many of each:(delete this section if not applicable)
The Carolina Garrison donated a Star Wars basket to the basket "raffle". Each superstar kid received a basket.

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Robert Lentz - TK
2. Nathan Cuthbertson - TK
3. Ben Cuthbertson - Clone Wolfe
4. Mark Sinclair - Boba Fett
5. Joel Mathre - TIE Pilot
6. James Seay - Lord Vader

Handlers:
1. Jewels Ingraham
2. Lillian Sinclair
3. Gene Sinclair

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BUSTED FOR CALLING A TIE FIGHTER PILOT "DARTH VADER"

Date:
Saturday, October 20, 2018

Location:
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Venue address: 1941 Amphitheater Dr
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Our annual Buddy Walk fundraiser helps to promote acceptance, inclusion and awareness for kids and adults with Down Syndrome. You all came last year to our event and were a huge hit! We would love to have you again this year. Mainly between 11-1pm.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes

Event Length (Hours):
11am-1pm

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
TBD

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Mark Sinclair - TK

Handlers:
1. Carlton Gray

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Date:
Saturday, October 6

Location:
Wilmington Moose Lodge #343
4610 Carolina Beach Road
WILMINGTON, North Carolina 28412

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Wilmington Toy and Comic Show is celebrating it's FIFTH year of bringing the best vintage to modern comic books and toys to the Cape Fear region! They feature an outstanding cosplay event for adults and kids. As in past years, they are donating 100% of profits from this event to local charities. The toy selection is great and there's always some treasure to be found.

This is the 3rd year the CG will attend. We got donuts, pizza, and a super-comfy lounge area to change in. - Mark Sinclair, TK-90499

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes. NC Rabbit Rescue

Event Length (Hours):
We trooped 9:30am-1:30pm

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
$1200.00 was raised.



Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Mark Sinclair
2. Robert Lentz
3. Nathan Cuthbertson
4. Guest Trooper: Ben Cuthbertson

Handlers:
1. Jewels Ingraham

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Attention CG Members: Any Carolina Garrison trooper willing to participate in the GISH 2018 would be unofficial. Not saying you can't do it (if you can bend into a yoga pose) but it would have to be an unofficial thing you are doing for fun and should not reference the Carolina Garrison or 501st Legion. This from the Legion Event Coordinator, Kyle Beagle:

Kyle Beagle shared a link.
July 28 at 7:42 PM
[GISH | 2018]

The Legion has a long history of suporting GISH.

Requests will follow a standard Event Request Process either through The Legion or Garrison path/channel. GCO's are reminded that this year's request to have a Stormtrooper - TK lead a yoga class is not within the preferences of Lucasfilm Ltd. / Disney for public appearances of their characters.

Date:
June 22, 2018

Location:
Buck Hardee Field at Legion Stadium
2149 Carolina Beach Rd
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Second annual Star Wars Night in the Shark Tank! Fireworks after the game! Most popular night of the entire season. Star Wars themed jerseys will be auctioned off. Green screen photos for guests place them in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Blast-A-Trooper under the 10x10 canopy (and we have Big Figs to use if no one cares to get shot). Display and info tables. Fun times!

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes, The Lennys Simpson Tennis & Education Fund, a 501-C3 non-profit that works with 500 at-risk kids a week.

Event Length (Hours):
6:00pm-10:00pm (4 hours)

Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):(delete this section if not applicable)
$13 in direct funds from Blast-A-Trooper

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
TBA from online jersey auction

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. James Seay - Lord Vader
2. Robert Lentz - TK
3. Joel Mathre - TK and TIE Pilot
4. Audie Mathre - TIE Reserve
5. Nathan Cuthbertson - Imperial Officer (Green)
6. Robert Jackson - Imperial Officer (Black)
7. Mark Sinclair - TK

Handlers:
1. Kim Ingraham - table
2. Gene Sinclair - photographer

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CONGRATS TO JOEL FOR HITTING ANOTHER TROOPING MILESTONE!!!!!

Date:
Friday, May 25, 2018

Location:
The Pointe 14 Theater
corner of Independence and 17th street extension
2223 Blockbuster Road, Wilmington, NC 28412

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
Appearance at the new 21-million dollar Stone Cinemas The Pointe 14 theater in Wilmington for the opening of SOLO, A Star Wars Story. Mingle with guests in the lobby and hallways, search for Rebels and take pictures with fans. The busiest shows are 6pm-9:45pm with queues in the lobby. We have a secure room for changing and there are no stairs!!! The theater staff are totally geeked about having us. All members will get to see SOLO at 10:15pm in the PDX theater (PDX: Premium Digital Experience - largest screen in the Carolinas, 4K laser projector, Dolby Atmos 55-speaker surround sound) or will get passes to see it at their convenience.

Not a terrible amount of people for a Friday evening, only close to 1000, but the weather was perfect for being at the beach. We patrolled around the area and many people were given Imperial Citations for various offenses (seemed happy to get one...). Theater staff were very nice and there were no issues with Rebels or Scum.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
6pm-9pm

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Mark Sinclair - TK
2. Robert Lentz - TK
3. Tom Tilmon - Kylo Ren
4. Nathan Cuthbertson - IOC
5. Joel Mathre - TIE Pilot
6. Audie Mathre - Imperial Support
7. Carlton Grey - TK

Handlers:
1. Kim Ingraham

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Date:
May 4th, 2018

Location:
BB&T Ballpark
951 Ballpark Way
Winston Salem NC 27101

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
THIS EVENT IS LFL APPROVED
Winston Salem Dash Star Wars Night 2017
The Winston-Salem Dash baseball team is offering an open invite to costumed fan groups to attend their event on May 4th .
Fireworks to follow after the game

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
6pm-end of game

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Matt M - Tup
2. Brian D - Blackout
3. Beth P - Airborn Trooper
4. Jeremy P - RC Niner
5. Adam J - Sandtrooper
6. Brad M - Snowtrooper
7. Carolyn M - Jawa
8. Brian S - Gunner
9. Nevada S - Biker Scout
10. Chris M - Tusken
11. Jason B - AT-AT Driver
12. Caroline B - Endor Leia
13. Josh C - Hardcase
14. Curtis S - Lord Vader
15. Chris S - Kylo
16. Brandon - Boba Fett
17. Mark S - Stormtrooper
18. Tyler F - Jawa
19. Brad Brooks - Spark

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Date:
Saturday, May 12

Location:
Northeast Library
Venue address: 1241 Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, North Carolina

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
This will be a library comic-con for all ages. We will have vendors, a green screen, a gaming area, and lots of crafts. There will be several cosplay workshops leading up to this event.

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
No

Event Length (Hours):
10:00am-4:00pm

Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Joel Mathre - TIE Pilot
2. Tom Tilmon - Kylo Ren
3. Robert Lentz - TK
4. Mark Sinclair - TK

Handlers:
1. Jewels Ingraham
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Keep at it! Armor building is a labor of love and it seems it never ends, even after approval. There's always something to fix or improve. The important thing to is keep going, piece by piece. Always measure and fit everything with boots on and undersuit on. That's the only way to tell how the pieces will ride on your body.

You've got a large support group here is you need help! Good luck and can't wait to troop with you.

Date:
Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

Location:
Carolina Beach Lake Park

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
8th Annual Fundraiser for Step Up For Soldiers, who's focus is on supporting local veterans and active duty soldiers. 30 BBQ teams competed for awards while the public was treated to live music, arts and crafts, vendor booths and of course, pictures with the 501st Carolina Garrison!

Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes. Step Up For Soldiers is a 501-C-3 non-profit.

Event Length (Hours):
9:30am-2:00pm (4.5 hrs)

Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
TBD

Garrison Troopers in Attendance:[/color][/b]
1. Robert Lentz - TK
2. Joel Mathre - TIE Pilot
3. Mark Sinclair - TK

Handlers:
1. Jewels Ingraham

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Date:
Saturday, February 17, 2018

Location:
Kure Beach, North Carolina

Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):


Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes. New Hanover County Special Olympics

Event Length (Hours):
11am-4pm (5)


Indirect Funds Raised (Total money raised by event):(delete this section if not applicable)
$60,000.00


Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Mark Sinclair - TK
2. Joel Mathre - TIE
3. Audie Mathre - Gunner
4. Tom Tilmon - Kylo Ren
5. Nathan Cuthbertson - Officer
6. Robert Lentz - TK

Handlers:
1. Jewels Ingraham
2. Gene Sinclair

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Greetings from across the bridge!

Robert, we'd love to have you join us. New members are always welcome! Wilmington is home to 4 Carolina Garrison members with another close by in Burgaw. Several more are in Jacksonville, Goldsboro, Myrtle Beach, Fayetteville, etc. The SouthEast corner of North Carolina is strong with the Dark Side.

I cordially invite you to any and all trooping events in the nearby area. The best way to meet our members and get to see what we do is to be there and involved.

There were over a dozen events in Wilmington last year and many already planned for this year. We're growing in numbers and popularity.

IOC is great! Our newest member, Nathan, is also an IOC from Burgaw and you would have more in common than just the uniform, I assure you.

Wilmington has three TK's (myself, Robert and Carlton) and a Kylo Ren (Tom, who is also in process of becoming a TK).

I looked you up on Facebook and do you know who you remind me of? This guy:

Captain Rex from Rebels Season 2. You could totally pull this off if you wanted a second costume.

Anyway, feel free to contact me any time and I'd love to meet you in person. If you can visit us on the 17th, we'll be in Kure Beach for the Special Olympics. Not sure how many of us will make it to the Comic Con the same day downtown Wilmington but we're going to try.

My phone is 910-777-4733 and my email is tclaxman@gmail.com.

See you soon!

Mark Sinclair